Dr. Naseem Mohammad Rafei, acting director of the Health and Safety Department, said that the municipality’s comprehensive control system for salons and beauty centres includes the fulfillment of all requirements and standards approved by the municipality in accordance with the best international practices.

Rafei said that salons would be shut down if they are found
to be mixing chemicals with beauty products, which is a banned practice.

In the event of skin complications from the use of henna,
salons would also bear the responsibility of harming their customers, Rafei
added.

Hair removal using flame stoves is also banned to avoid
potential complications, and they should be replaced with approved electrical
appliances, she said.

Inspections are focused on high-risk violations such as
hygiene and personal cleanliness of employees and the commitment to the steps
provided for cleaning and sterilisation, plus the use of disposable tools as
healthy alternatives to customers.

Salon owners caught violating the health and hygiene rules may be fined up to Dh 5,000.

Apart from issuing guidelines and conducting awareness drives, she said, the municipality had launched the “Montaji” app which provides information on permitted and non-permitted ingredients for use in any registered product.

Customers can register complaints through the municipality
call centre’s toll free number 800900 and the Dubai 24/7 app.